Delegates to State Convention and Local Political Plans
Republican Cen tral Committee resolves Van Wert county Republicans may seat and vote at the State Convention. Democratic County Convention planned for August 11. A storm caused damage across Western states. The Democratic Senatorial Convention for this District meets in St Marys today. A large delegation travels from Delphos by boat via canal to St Marys, hoped to avoid sea sickness.
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Republican Central Committee
van Wert
St. Marys
Delphos
Van Wert County Clerk Candidate Named by Van Wert Republican
The Delphos Herald notes that T. J. Jones of Venedorcia will be presented at the Van Wert County Republican Convention as a candidate for County Clerk. Jones is well known in Delphos and has strong business qualifications, with West side friends aiming to secure the nomination.
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Delphos Trerald
van Wert
T. J. Jones
Venedorcia
Yielphos
West Side
van Wert County Mutual Fire Insurance Company
M. L. Parmort
Martin Miller & Colegrove
Miller & Colegrove
Def't
Thomas Cully
Wiltshire Township
van Wert County
Ohio
H. W.gepheart
John Hoffman
Liberty Township
Joseph Agler
William H. Ayers
Hartzog Brothers
Bankkkrupts
Messrs
Alexander & Saltzgaber
James Irvine
Eleanor Gilbert
John Bateman
Court of Common Pleas
Towit
Sherife
Rhodehamel & Bro
Ohto
Lewis Moss
Walnut Street
Fred Billman
Charles Foster
Wood Va
J. H. Foster
Wood County
Bulletin
Potters Make
Fred
Billman
Sheriee
McCauley & Pennington
Pleasant Township
Henry Robinson
Swan declines renomination for State Senate seat
Putnam county politician C J Swan declines to seek another term in the State Senate. A respected lawyer and energetic former legislator, Swan’s departure is noted as a loss, with hope expressed that Republicans in his district may persuade him to run again.
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C.J. Swan
Putnam County
Senate
Draw in Asia Minor Firefight Between Russians and Turks
The fighting in Asia Minor is described as a near draw with both sides claiming a moderate victory. Bravery and gallantry are noted on both camps as troops on both sides appear closely matched in numbers and fighting quality.
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Asia Minor
English Consul Home Attacked In Rustchuk Bombardment
Chicago Tribune reports a cannon hit destroyed the English Consul’s residence during the Rustchuk bombardment. The incident provokes strong British anger and national pride in America, with witty quips about tornados and umbrellas. The New York Times cites Wade Hampton on Northern welcome and staying.
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Chicago Tribune
Rustchuk
America
The
New York Times
Wade Hampton
Harvard awards LL D to Hayes and two others
Boston June 27 Harvard University conferred the honorary degree LL D upon President Hayes Charles Devens and Thomas Z Bayard. Providence June 27 the city decorates with National colors and mottoes welcoming President Hayes across streets near the center.
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Hayes
Boston
Harvard University
Charles Devens
Thomas Z. Bayard
Providence
R. I
Nayes
Gore Ohio butchered trio in 1860s crime shocks Logan
Reports from Gore near Logan Ohio describe a brutal murder of John Weldon, Mrs Susan McClurg, and Nancy Hite by William Terrell and Joseph King. Confession against King contrasts with Terrell claiming sole involvement. Large crowds and militia surround the jail with possible lynching fears as investigations continue in Lancaster and Columbus.
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Cincinnati
Logan
Ohio
Gore
John Weldon
Susan McClurg
Nancy Hite
McClurg
William Terrell
Joseph King
King
Terrell
Sicking
Lancaster
Weldon
Slite
Fairfield County
Terrill
Columbus
Oto
Hite
Langley
Rubel
Breda
Yates and Bennett Clash Over Neutrality and Invasion Talk
In a sharp exchange, Edmund Yates accuses Bennett of aiding a pro England invasion view while praising American neutrality. Yates argues America benefits from trade and sea carriage, and disputes Bennett’s pro London stance as he lounges in Paris society. London press and Paris scenes frame the feud.
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Edmund Yates
Mr. Bennett
New York Herald
Ife
New York
Paris
Russia
America
England
Bennett
Herald
London
Yates
United States
Therald
Aits
Europe
Orleans
Channel
Vigilance grows over vagabonds across states
The Chicago Tribune notes rising threats of lynching in the East as organized groups seek to curb vagabonds. Incidents near Marlboro include berry pickers suspected of three arson attempts on N.S. Topping farmhouses, with a child burned in one case and burglaries plus an attempted rape reported. Indiana vigilance committees push for swift justice, while Illinois adopts a new anti vagabond law set to take effect next Monday and urged for strict enforcement.
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Chicago Tribune
Pleasantville
Miss Deering
New York Tribune
Marlboro
New York
N.S. Topping
Mitchell
Marion
Indiana
Illinois
Ix-Mayor Hall Vanishes From Public View
A friend says former New York mayor A Oakley Hall has disappeared from sight after leaving London for Liverpool and slipping trackers. The family has retreated to their New Jersey country seat for the summer, and speculation swirls about his whereabouts with no substantiated clues.
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New York
A. Oakley Hall
London
Liverpool
Hall
Mr. Hall
New Jersey
London Telegrams Hint British Move Toward Egypt War
The London telegrams suggest England is drifting into a Russo Turkish war with a British army likely to Egypt before the week ends. Banks and brokers claim Downing Street knows more than journals, and Russia’s failure to guarantee Constantinople may trigger serious action this summer. Market sentiment shows rising gold premiums while grain and provisions hold steady awaiting clarity. The silver issue is also noted with quips about lending pie a quarter.
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London
England
Downing Street
Egypt
Russia
Constantinople
The Celebrated Newcomb Divorce Case Ends
Louisville June 27 The Kentucky Court of Appeals has affirmed Chancellor Bruce fallowing the Newcomb divorce ruling declaring the divorce illegal and void and granting the first wife all property rights in H D Newcomb estate The second wife who married Ten Broeck and her children receive a fortune under the will without challenge to its provisions
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Louisville
Kentucky Court of Appeals
Bruce
Newcomb
H. D. Newcomb
Ten Broeck
Robbers Halt Coach Near Cheyenne River
Five masked men stopped the Deadwood coach near Cheyenne river and robed passengers of about $2.00. They blew open the iron treasure box and escaped with its contents. shots were fired, wounding driver Hanley in the side though not seriously. This marks a second coach robbery this week.
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Cheynne
Deadwood
Cheyenne River
Hanley
Ex-President Grant Goes By Queen's Carriage To Windsor
London June 27 Ex-President Grant rode in the Queen's carriage at Windsor with Ward Hunt first Lord of the Admiralty and Colonel Gardner. He then went to the Great Western station and took the noon train for London.
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Boston
State House
Harvard College
Lancers
Hayes
Rice
Representative Hall
Senate Chamber
Capitol
Beacon
Tremont
Court
Cambridge Streets
Cambridge
College
Chelsea
National Lancers
Evarts
New Haven
Yale College
Old Cambridge
College Yard
Massachusetts Hall
Schurz
Elliot
Sander Theatre
Memorial Hall
General Grant
London
Grant
Windsor
Great Park
Great Western
Ward Hunt
Lord of
Admiralty
Colonel Gardner
The Next Man To Stir Butler Should Be Shot
A Chicago Post remark warning that any figure provoking General Ben Butler should be killed with a potato pop gun, reflecting a public demand for peace and strong reaction to conflict.
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Chicago Post
Ben Butler
Rat Catcher Toner Aids Lindell House Rodent Raid
Richard Toner a famed New York rat catcher arrived in St. Louis with one assistant and a trained ferret to rid the Lindell House of rats. He described breeding, litters of thirteen, and that a female-to-male ratio would threaten a plague. He and his helper use a long pair of tongs and a bag, with the ferret entering holes to drive rats out for capture.
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St. Louis
Lindell
Mr. Toner
Toner
Barnum on the Russia voyage and missing boy
The World reporter recalls Barnum aboard the Cuba der Russia before sailing and discusses his plans to rest, visit his English wife, and possibly exhibit the missing Charlie Ross if the father agrees. Barnum mentions a $10,000 loan to his Bridgeport agent and his intent to return in six weeks.
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New York World
Mr. Barnum
World
Russia
Bridgeport
Detroit
New York
Charlie Ross
Christian K. Ross
Texas
Hydraulic mining in Deadwood discussed by C E Redfield
C E Redfield from Deadwood reports hydraulic mining near Boulder ditch, describing 100 inch water pressure washing gravel beds and yielding gold. He notes the vast gravel chain, potential rich streaks, and a miner’s theory on earth’s axis movements shaping riverbeds.
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C. E. Redfield
Deadwood
Omaha Bee
Dudley, Caldwell & Co
Stewart estate chief judged unfit by critics
The late Alexander Stewart’s executor Judge Hilton is accused of poor business sense and overt antisemitism. Hilton barred Jewish guests at Saratoga’s Grand Union Hotel, prompting Joseph Seligman to sue for damages. Critics say such bigotry fetters progress and harms a major New York enterprise.
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Merchant Prince
New York
Alexander T. Stewart
Stewart
Judge Hilton
Grand Union Hotel
Saratoga
Joseph Seligman
New York City
Grand Union
Hilton
A Possible Good-Bye to Gas
In our science column the electric candle is described as a lighting advance by M. Jablochoff. Early designs used carbon points with kaolin, then progressed to consume kaolin itself. Electricity passes along the edge of kaolin, producing a soft electric light that could revolutionize street and household illumination.
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Christian Union
M. Jablochoff
Roach's yard chosen to finish ironclads and armoring mill urged
A Board of Naval Constructors and Engineers in Chester recommends completing the Roach shipyard ironclads and building a heavy armor plate mill, with possible expansion at Chester, arguing government support is needed to justify the capital. Also notes Meridian editorializing about Southern independence and peculiar European beetle remedies in England.
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Philadelphia
Naval Constructors and Engineers
Mullany
Roach
Chester
Navy Department
South
Dress and appearance influence in social life
The article extols dress as a key beauty element, recounts a Corsican anecdote about Jacobs clothing, and promotes Van Wert fashion and social standing through well fitted attire. It then lists local ads for real estate, insurance, a government loan, fabrics, and medicinal syrup with vendor names and prices.
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James
William
Bill
Jacobs
Jacobs’ Clothing Store
van Wert
Sheerife's Sal in Van Wert Common Pleas
Fragmentary legal notice from Van Wert County Common Pleas court referencing a case or matter involving an official named Sheerife and a sal data point. The readable words imply a filing or docket entry in the court system. No clear dates or full names are available.
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A. T. Wikoff
Republican State Br. Com
Don Alpson
President Hayes
Providence, Rhode Island
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William V. Terrill
Jackson
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Zeb Buble
Ihing
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Philadelphia Ledgers
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Michigan
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Brigham Young
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Bar Association
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Black Mills
A. T. Stewart
Meridian
Miss
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Derm
Colorado
W. H. Deniston
North Washington Street
South Cherry Street
Tloaglin Township
Stranelin
Strauglin
H. (. Gineux
First National Bank
Iso. A
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Scrummm & Co
G. G. Rupert
Henry Heymann
No.3
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H. W. Gepheart
District Court OF the United States
J. F.shaffner
J. L. Price
Luke E. Parsons
Murray A. Brown
Jacob Wyandt
Convoy
van Wer
Utiv
B. Leonard and
Price & Shissler
Sheerife
Sal
Yeab
Root & Company
LACE
Wortil
Calhoun St
Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Clive
A.p.woonahay
East Main Street
Washington Street
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Sycamore Street
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S. B. Hertz
Deglerin Hardware
J. R. Mweinley, van Wert, O
C. C. Knapp
Hi. V. Olney
Washington St
Auditor’s Office
Geo. A. Detmer
the Creat War History
Army OF the Cumberland
George H. Thomas
Thomas B. van Horne
U.S. A
Morocco
W. T. Sherman
Joseph Hooker
Robert Clarke & CO
Chas. L. Lehmann
Chas. Bodmann
H. H. Hoffman
Reliable Bodmann’s
West Front Street
Suspension Bridge
Chas. Bodmann & CO
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